Activities
As a convenor, we bring together development cooperation providers (donors),
partner country governments and CSOs to engage in open and inclusive dialogue
to find common ground. As a knowledge broker, we raise awareness on
international commitments on CSOs in development and offer guidance,
evidence and practical tools to further their implementation.
Activities
19-20
Nov
2019
Stockholm Civil Society Days
The Task Team secretariat will be leading a session during the next the next Stockholm Civil Society Days (SCSD) taking place on 19-20 November 2019. The session is entitled “Choosing between SDG 16 or 17: is that really possible? How CSOs can be both watchdogs and partners of governments.” It is a fun and thought-provoking session whi... I Want To Read More
25-26
Nov
2019
Task Team Meeting
The Task Team meeting will take place on Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 November 2019, and will be hosted by the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade of Ireland. Preparatory meetings for Task Team participants are expected to take place on Monday 25 November. The meetings will take place on the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade in Dublin, Ireland. The up... I Want To Read More
1-31
Apr/Dec
2019
Study – CSO participation in the SDGs
The Task Team sees value in commissioning studies that can inform its work. In late 2018, based on a literature review that identified knowledge needs and gaps, the Task Team commissioned studies under the overarching research question: "What factors in a country's environment help or hinder the effective CSO participation in SDG-related processes and how is this practically felt/experienced". ... I Want To Read More
1-31
Jun/Dec
2019
Country-level workshops
The Task Team will organize interactive and informational 'Going Further Together' workshops at the country-level on the international commitments in relation to CSO development effectiveness and the CSO enabling environment. The first country-level workshop took place on 27-28 June 2019 in Nairobi, Kenya. The Task Team co-created a 1½ day workshop together with the National Treasury and Pla... I Want To Read More
1-31
Dec
2016/2019
Global Partnership Initiative
Global Partnership Initiatives (GPIs) are voluntary initiatives which aim to advance the effective development cooperation commitments under the auspices of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation (GPEDC). Since 2016, the Task Team leads the Global Partnership Initiative-12 (GPI-12): "Advancing the CSO enabling environment & CSO development effectiveness." I Want To Read More
